where is the big lilac farm up by us??(Hudson/Mohawk region)

19 years ago

I ordered a catalogue a few years ago, and cannot remember the name of the place or even where it is. They only sell lilacs, even very expensive, rare varieties. I think it was located in the Schoharie Valley, but I might be wrong. I know I called there and spoke to the owner, who was very nice. His "catalogue" was typewritten and had great descriptions...no pics, though. Anyone know who I am speaking of??

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herbalbetty

18 years ago

Okay, their new ad just appeared. It is Bates Hop House 54 Lancaster Street, Cherry Valley, NY Says they open on May 1 and they have over 100 varieties of lilacs for sale and they have an exhibition garden.

Comments (13)

herbalbetty
19 years ago
I've seen the ad in The Shopper, but haven't been to the nursery. I *think* it is over in Otsego county, but not sure. When I see the ad again, I'll let you know.
tomtuxman
19 years ago
Yonder Farms in Colonie?
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debbie5
Original Author
19 years ago
No- Yonder Farms is just a 2nd level retailer. This guy only sells lilacs. No farm, no baked goods...
debbie5
Original Author
18 years ago
*(angels singing from the cloud tops)*

THANK YOU!
pegpeg100_yahoo_com
15 years ago
I love Bates Hop House!!! I get a new lilac (or two) every year. I have 6 different lilacs and they are all full of buds this year so I can't wait for them to start bloming.

While you are in the area another Point of Interest is Let It Grow (3870 County Highway 33 Cherry Valley, NY ) They have a large selection of perennials!
unmoderated
15 years ago
FINALLY a thread about my neck of the woods, and i get here late... haha

bates is great, you dont see too many operations like that around here. let it grow is nice, too. i got my hedge maples from them last year, huge ones. good prices, willing to negotiate a bit. have fun in our fair county.
Momothegardenhoe zone 5, Central NY
15 years ago
FYI, the Bates Hop House is closed Mondays and Tuesdays, for those of you who plan on visiting.....
Dawn Neddo
6 years ago
I just got an e-mail from Cherry Valley Lilacs and they aren't going to open for retail sales. Very bad weather conditions this winter. They said maybe the end of the season in July and to call if you want to order lilacs etc. We were going there for Mother's Day and get a plant for our new house and my daughter's house. Don't know where to go now.
Momothegardenhoe zone 5, Central NY
6 years ago
Let It Grow Nursery on RT 33 Cherry Valley has a nice selection of lilacs and other flowering shrubs. They have a large selection of all kinds of ornamental trees and shrubs and fruit trees, perennials. Google them to see exactly where they are and their phone number. They have a website that lists all their plants also.
Dawn Neddo
6 years ago
Thanks. I'll look it up.
Dawn Neddo
6 years ago
Cherry Valley sent another message saying they are still taking orders; just not opening as usual
beaniebakes
5 years ago
Cherry Valley Lilacs will only be open two days in 2018 for plant sales. The focus of the business is now enfleurage of lilac. They give workshops at the site. http://cherryvalleylilacs.com/home

GARDEN TOUR AND PLANT SALE DATES:

Sunday, May 27, 2018, 11am-4pm

Sunday, July 1, 2018, 11am-4pm